Cyber STARS

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe protecting our digital way of life is a privilege, and with that privilege, we strive to educate the world on all aspects of cybersecurity.

That’s why we’ve created the Cyber A.C.E.S. – Activities in Cybersecurity Education for Students – program. We aim to demystify cybersecurity through interactive learning, equipping kids ages 5 to 15 with an understanding of how to protect their digital future.

Cyber A.C.E.S. provides the cybersecurity basics students need to have safer online experiences and become good digital citizens. Lessons are designed so they can be facilitated by anyone, regardless of their knowledge level, with each module tailored to a specific age group.

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Cyber A.C.E.S. is part of a continuing effort to drive social impact through cybersecurity education. Our Global Cybersecurity Education Fund focuses on inspiring students of all backgrounds to pursue careers in cybersecurity and ensure secure experiences in the digital world.

We encourage everyone to take advantage of this content and share these free lessons with their local schools or community programs.

For questions about this program, please email [email protected].

About Cyber STARS

Palo Alto Networks is committed to making a difference by addressing racial disparity in technology, particularly in the Black community, by increasing exposure, access and support to underrepresented students interested in pursuing a career in technology.

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in uplifting our communities and helping shape future generations. That’s why we’ve created Cyber STARS, which seeks to bridge the digital divide and create opportunity through: education, training, mentorship, and economic empowerment for K-12 students in schools serving large numbers of Black and brown students.

We are excited to announce availability of scholarships for HBCU students studying STEM or Business for the 2022-2023 academic year, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Recipients will also be offered a Palo Alto Networks Summer 2023 internship, an employee mentor, and quarterly networking and resource opportunities with the company. Applications will be open Feb 28 through April 4. Please visit the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarship Portal for further details.

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